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If you’re not sure that you’re using «however» in the right way, that’s because there are many ways to use it correctly. It can be easy to get confused, as each use of «however» has its own punctuation, and its own place in the sentence. Once you learn the distinctions, however, you’re unlikely to forget them.

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Begin a contrasting statement with «However,». To introduce a sentence that contradicts or contrasts with the previous sentence, start it with «However,…» This will alert your reader that a shift is forthcoming. Always put a comma after the «However,» and follow it with a complete sentence.^[1]
- You might write, «I was very excited to be invited to lunch. However, I had already made plans.»
- Another example could be, «The pattern was certainly original. However, the new wallpaper did not match the furniture at all.»
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Join two contrasting sentences using «; however,». When you have two full sentences that are in opposition or contrast to one another, but are closely connected, join them with a semicolon, the word «however,» and a comma. This shows that the second sentence is in opposition in some way to the first.^[2]
- Start with two sentences that contain opposition: «I would love to join you for lunch. I am too busy.»
- Join them in this way: «I would love to join you for lunch; however, I am too busy.»
- This will make the connections between the sentences obvious, and help your writing sound more cohesive.
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Use «, however,» as an aside. To interrupt a sentence that is already in progress, insert «however» between two commas. Like other uses of «however,» this implies a contrast to the previous content, but in a way that makes the contrast sound a little less crucial.^[3]
- Put «, however,» after the subject of the second sentence: «I can’t make it to lunch. You, however, are going to love that restaurant.»
- Use it to divide a two-part verb: «I can’t make it to lunch. I could, however, join you next week.»
- Put it at the end of the second sentence: «I can’t make it to lunch. I could join you next week, however.»

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Use it to mean «regardless of how,» or «in whatever way.» When «however» is a relative adverb, it is used to express a lack of limits. It can be used to start a sentence, or inserted after a comma in a dependent clause.^[4]
- You could say, «However you look at it, we owe Puerto Rico significant aid.»
- You may also write, «I’ll make it to lunch, however the day goes.»
- Check that you are using it correctly by replacing it with the phrases «regardless of how» or «in whatever way.»
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Pair it with an adjective or adverb. «However» can be used to express «to whatever extent» when paired with an adjective or adverb.^[5]
- You can write, «I’ll call you from Tokyo, however much it costs.»
- Another example could be, «However doomed the relationship, an open heart is its own reward.»
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Start a question with «how ever» to express surprise. Use «how ever» to mean «in whatever way» when you wish to show surprise with the action described. As the «ever» is used as an intensifier, the words should be separated.^[6]
- You might write, «How ever did you find my address?»

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Make sure your semicolons and commas are in the right place. When you use «however» as a conjunctive adverb, remember that the semicolon comes before «however,» and the comma comes after. Remember that two commas are not enough to contain a «however.» ^[7]
- Incorrect: «Yes, your new shoes do match your outfit, however; they aren’t weather-appropriate.»
- Incorrect: «Yes, your new shoes do match your outfit, however, they aren’t weather-appropriate.»
- Correct: «Yes, your new shoes do match your outfit; however, they aren’t weather-appropriate.»
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Watch for fragments. It’s easy to write fragment sentences when you start them with, «However.» If a sentence begins, «However, …» it needs to be followed by an independent clause! Check all your sentences that contain it to make sure they are complete.^[8]
- Incorrect: «However, the sky in April.» This sentence has no verb, so it’s not complete.
- Correct: «However, the sky in April was clouded.» This sentence has a subject and verb, so it’s complete.
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Check that you are saying what you mean. When using «however» as a relative adverb, a lot of the meaning will depend on the grammar. If you forget some punctuation, or put it in the wrong place, you could say something you don’t mean. Notice how the meaning changes depending on where the punctuation is placed:^[9]
- «Carrots are naturally delicious however they have been cooked.»
- «Carrots are naturally delicious; however, they have been cooked.»
- If you mean that carrots are good in every form, the first option is correct.
- If you mean that carrots are good raw, but not when cooked, the second option is correct.
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Don’t over use «However,» especially to start sentences. Restrict yourself to just a few uses per page. If you are beginning a sentence with «However,» ask yourself if it would make more sense to connect it to the previous sentence using a semicolon and a colon. Use different conjunctive adverbs to lend variety and specificity to your paper, such as:^[10]
- Rather
- Instead
- Yet

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What is the proper use of «hence»?

«Hence» means «therefore»: «The situation scared me; hence the weapon I carried.» It also means «in the future»: «It occurred three years hence» (three years from now).
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Can we use «but» and «however» interchangeably?

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To use «however,» use it at the beginning of a contrasting statement, followed by a comma. For example, you could say, «I liked my lunch. However, it was too expensive.» You can also use «however» in the middle of a sentence to contrast two things. For example, you could say, «I can’t make it. You, however, should be able to.» Or, you can use «however» to mean «in whatever way.» For example, you could say, «However you look at it, it’s bad.» For more tips from our English co-author, like how to use «however» in other ways, read on!

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The term «however» has been around as a valid word in English for centuries. However (no pun intended), its usage in texts is still not straightforward and could throw even some established writers in a minor state of delirium. The constant comparison between conjunctions such as «but» and «and» only complicates things further.

The adverb «however» means «to whatever extent or degree». It’s typically used in sentences to merge two independent clauses (or potential sentences) to make a single, compound sentence. The term could be used in the middle of a sentence, with or without punctuation. It can also begin a statement.

Using «however» in texts is not as straightforward as it seems. There are quite a few things to consider, and the fact that the word can assume different meanings based on how and where it gets placed in a text adds to the confusion. Read on to get a more in-depth look at the term, how to use it in texts the correct way, and lots more.

«However» – Meaning

The word «however» means «in whatever way or manner». It also means or could be used in place of «on the other hand», «on the contrary», «despite», «how in the world», etc, in texts. A few other synonyms or related terms of the word include «even so», «nevertheless», «howbeit», «notwithstanding», «withal», etc.

The term has been used in English as an adverb since the 14th century. Modern English has also been around since then. In other words, the word was born right alongside the variant of English people currently use.

Talking about the past, «however» also meant «although». But that meaning is now considered archaic or incorrect.

Using «However» in Texts

Generally, «however» is used in a sentence to say something that contrasts with or is different from a previous statement.

The word is usually incorporated into texts as an adverb or conjunction (kind of), and the punctuation or comma usage varies accordingly.

When used as an adverb (usually before another adverb or an adjective), «however» usually begins a sentence. For example:

However hard he tried, he couldn’t convince her.

When used as a «conjunctive adverb», the term brings together two simple sentences or independent clauses to form a new sentence. The two clauses are invariably opposing or in contrast with each other. For example:

The manufacturer claimed the phone was splash-resistant; however, it still wasn’t keen to officially market it as a «waterproof» offering.

When two independent clauses come together to make a compound sentence, «however» is used with a semicolon (;) before it and a comma (,) right after.

«However» is not your standard «conjunction». Proper conjunctions such as «but», «and», «since», etc., do not require a semicolon. They certainly do not need a comma right after them.

The conjunctions usually have just one comma before them when used somewhere in the middle of a sentence. When they are not merging two dependent clauses or one independent and one dependent clause, even the solitary comma could be missing.

When «however» is used as a conjunction or conjunctive adverb, the semicolon plays the «conjunction» role equally, if not more than «however».

But «however» does exhibit a relationship between two clauses as more rhetorical or semantic than grammatical. It’s, therefore, preceded with a semicolon. But when «however» is not used as a «conjunction» or doesn’t link two independent clauses, it has no preceding semicolon.

Here are a couple of sentences that further explain the same. The first sentence uses «however» as conjunction. The following sentence breaks the same compound sentence into two individual sentences, keeping the «however» and communicating its purpose/significance.

The iPhone 12 Mini is the «compact flagship» device buyers have been yearning for; however, the phone’s sales have been poor, which may not inspire an iPhone 13 Mini or whatever Apple would have likely named the next generation of the phone.
The iPhone 12 Mini is the «compact flagship» device buyers have been yearning for. However, the phone’s sales have been poor, which may not inspire an iPhone 13 Mini or whatever Apple would have likely named the next generation of the phone.

When used at the start of a sentence, «however» has just a comma after it. For example:

However, there was no need for her to apologize.

In the above sentence, «however» represents a contrast. But because it’s used in a simple sentence or the text right before it is unknown, it may be difficult for sentences beginning with «however» to stand on their own or convey complete meaning.

It’s, therefore, advised not to start sentences with «however» and resort to compound sentences instead. Besides the «sentence fragmentation» issue, using «however» at the very beginning makes the term seem a lot more significant than the actual sentence it’s a part of.

But using «however» at the start of a sentence is not controversial if it doesn’t have a comma after it, or it doesn’t seem like it’s the continuation of or based on a sentence immediately prior. For example:

However long it takes, I’ll wait for it to complete.

When «however» is not used at a sentence’s start and does not bring two independent clauses together, it is accompanied by two parenthetical commas. For example:

It is, however, tough to say a well-made replica Rolex apart from the real deal.
It is, however, unlikely the prices will continue to rise.

Can «However» Be Used without Commas?

It’s not rare to see «however» used without commas, regardless of whether it’s positioned at a sentence’s beginning or in the middle of a text. For example:

However hard she tried, she couldn’t resist the temptation the cake presented and eventually broke her fast.
I’ll stay put however long it takes.
You cannot add ingredients however you want to.
However you see it, it’s not good news.

When used in sentences without a comma, «however» usually denotes «irrespective of», «regardless», «whichever/whatever way», etc.

Comparing «However» with «But» and «And»

To understand how «however» is not the same as «but» and «and», here are a few example sentences:

The company made a net profit of 5% in the second quarter of 2018, but it’s not necessarily great news for the firm, which made 10% in net profit in the same period the previous year.
The company made a net profit of 5% in the second quarter of 2018; however, it’s not necessarily great news for the firm, which made 10% in net profit in the same period last year.

Though punctuation usage between the two varies, both «however» and «but» bring together contradicting or negative statements. The conjunction «and», on the other hand, is not used to bring together differing views.

To use «and» in the sentence above, the sentence’s message must be upended. For example:

The company made a net profit of 5% in the second quarter of 2018, and it’s set to make more in the coming quarter.

Possibly, the only similarity between «but» and «and» (besides the two being conjunctions) is the punctuation usage. Both do not have commas after them, and they also usually have just a comma right before when merging two independent clauses instead of a semicolon, unlike «however».

Example Sentences with the Term «However»

The following are sentences incorporating the term «however» in different ways, with or without commas:

However, there were several challenges.
I like the dress; however, it’s available in just one color.
I have lots of things to do tonight; however, I am going out with her because I promised her I’d come.
The CEO was quite confident of the product’s success. The board, however, wasn’t mighty convinced.
Diamond mining is hugely profitable; however, there are quite a few risks involved in the trade.
I am happy you are back. However, I hope you do not try to justify what happened last night.
We are not going to cancel this trip under any circumstances. However, we hope the expenses do not go out of hand.
We let them decorate their personal spaces however they choose to.
Let her do it however she likes.
I shall help you however I can.
Some protestors, however, want the president to be a lot more aggressive in his stance.
However, retail store owners resisted the ordinance and threatened to increase the price, cut employee salaries, and even shut some of their marquee stores.
The team, however, made it to the top of the table after starting slow.
However you sing it, it does not sound correct.
The car was quite old and outdated. However, it managed to take us home safely.

Conclusion

«However» is a relatively versatile term, as far as its meaning is concerned and how it gets incorporated into sentences. It also can be placed in various positions in a sentence, with the punctuation changing accordingly.

Whether you use the term at the very beginning of a sentence, in the middle of it, and with or without a comma or a semicolon, the word «however» is not a conjunction.

It’s purely an adverb that can do conjunction duties when the need arises or when two independent clauses are a bit too loaded or complex for traditional conjunctions like «but» and «and» to glue or shoulder.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it okay to put «however» in the middle of a sentence?

Of course, it is! This is one of the main uses of the word, however, it can also be used at the beginning of a sentence. (See what I did there?)

Do you put a comma before or after «however»?

If «however» is used in the middle of a sentence, then you put a comma both before and after the word. If used at the beginning of a sentence, you would obviously only use a comma after «however».

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1. As a conjunctive adverb, however is used to combine two sentences and show their contrast or opposition. In this case, use a semicolon (;) before and a comma (,) after the word however. o The festival was to be held today; however, it was canceled due to the rainy weather.

How do you use However in a sentence?

However sentence example

However , there were many challenges. …
However , I don’t think finding these solutions means an end to all our troubles. …
However , I have not set my heart on that. …
I absolutely must see him, however painful it may be for me. …
However , we knew a careless word overheard could spell our doom.

What is the example of however?

An example of however is someone saying they’ll do whatever is necessary in make something happen; however it is necessary. An example of however is someone saying, even though the movie they wanted to see isn’t playing, they’re still going to the movies; not playing however they are still going.

How do you use however as a connective?

Use a semi-colon (;) before and a comma (,) after however when you are using it to write a compound sentence. If ‘however’ is used to begin a sentence, it must be followed by a comma, and what appears after the comma must be a complete sentence. However, there was no need to repeat the data entry.

Can I start sentence with however?

You are allowed to start a sentence with ‘however. … Usage experts have been advising people not to begin sentences with ‘however’ for at least a hundred years. However, many famous writers—including Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë—have used the word this way. However.

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How do you replace however?

however

even so,
howbeit,
nevertheless,
nonetheless,
notwithstanding,
still,
still and all,
though,

Can you use however without a comma?

You can use it in the middle of a sentence without a comma after it. I couldn’t bring myself to give up my thermal vest, however tired I was of being teased for it. You can also put it at the beginning of your sentence, without a comma afterwards. However you like me to dress, I’ll do the opposite.

Is however a Subordinator?

When used in this way, «however» links an independent clause to a dependent clause, either alone or as part of a phrase (e.g. «however much»). In such cases the word «however», or the phrase of which it is part, have the function of a subordinating conjunction.

How do you use similarly in a sentence?

Similarly sentence example

Geertruidenberg, Heusden, Ravestein and Grave are all similarly situated. …
Similarly , our agricultural processes aren’t so hot. …
Present Italian aspirations are similarly directed. …
So if a battle today were similarly costly, the proportional number of casualties would be 230,000.

Is however coordinating conjunction?

However is a conjunctive adverb, not a coordinating conjunction (not a FANBOY). Remember that an adverb modifies a verb, and the word conjunction implies that it’s bringing two separate ideas together. A conjunctive adverb must use a semicolon to connect two independent clauses, NOT just a comma.

What is the purpose of parallelizing ideas in writing a text?

Overall, parallel structure guarantees uniformity and consistency throughout a piece of writing, to ensure its clarity and accuracy. And by making each compared item or idea in a phrase or clause follow the same grammatical pattern, you create a parallel construction.

How can I use because in a sentence?

«I like you because you are smart.» «I want to go to Hawaii because it’s warm and beautiful.» «I don’t like him because he is mean.» «He got food poisoning because of undercooked chicken.»

What is the sentence of in fact?

Yes, she did; in fact, she’s now taking an advanced driving test. In fact is commonly used in front position in a clause, although in informal situations, it may occur in end position: The holiday was really disappointing – a complete disaster, in fact. It just rained all the time.

What is the purpose of however?

‘However’ is an adverb, which is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or group of words. ‘However’ most often modifies a group of words to show a contrast with something that had been said before. It can also be used to mean ‘in whatever manner’.

How are sentences examples?

How sentence example

How did you know you loved him? …
» How beautiful it is!» …
No matter how sorry Alex was for what happened, or how many times he apologized or tried to make up for it, he couldn’t remove the hurt. …
» How can we do that?» …
How long had Morino lived in America?

What part of speech is however?

The most common use of however is as an adverb that connects two sentences/clauses in order to show a contrasting idea. In this use, however is also known as a transition word or a conjunctive adverb. It is common in formal speaking and writing.

When should I use similarly?

You use similarly to say that something is similar to something else. Most of the men who now gathered around him again were similarly dressed. You use similarly when mentioning a fact or situation that is similar to the one you have just mentioned.

Can you say similarly to?

«Similarly to» (in a similar way to) at the beginning of a sentence is grammatically correct. Because many Americans generally don’t use adverbs correctly, beginning a sentence with one such as this would certainly sound quite odd. People tend to go with words that are frequently used.

Do you put a comma after similarly?

Use a comma to set off most conjunctive adverbs (however, otherwise, therefore, similarly, hence, on the other hand, and consequently). But do not use a comma after the conjunctive adverbs then, thus, soon, now, and also.

Is so a coordinator or subordinator?

Coordinators are words such as «and», «but», «or», «nor», «for», and «so», while subordinators are words such as «because», «when», «if» and so on. A coordinator connects two independent sentence which carries equal weight, while a subordinator connects a dependent clause and an independent clause.

Is that a Subordinators?

The term noun clause marker is also used for subordinating conjunctions that introduce noun clauses. … Some subordinating conjunctions that function as subordinators include that, which, who, because, and after.

Is however an adversative conjunction?

“However and nevertheless” are adversative conjunctions, as well as conjunctive adverbs. Hidden meaning of however and nevertheless is “in spite of or despite that” Both have multiple functions and roles. Compare to Nevertheless, “However” is less formal.

Does however have two commas?

As a conjunctive adverb, however is used to combine two sentences and show their contrast or opposition. … When however is used at the beginning of a sentence, there should be a comma (,) after however if what follows the word is a complete sentence.

What part of speech is however at the beginning of a sentence?

«However» is a conjunctive adverb (like «therefore,» «consequently,» and «nevertheless»), and it is used to link the ideas either side of it. «But» is a coordinating conjunction (like «and,» «or» and «yet»), and it is used to join the like-for-like elements either side of it.

What words should you not start a sentence with?

A sentence should not commence with the conjunctions and, for, or however….

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Употребление

Наречие however употребляется, когда мы хотим сфокусировать наше внимание на контрастирующем факте.

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На русский язык however чаше всего переводится как: однако; несмотря на это; в тоже время; между тем; тем не менее; впрочем; при этом и т.д.

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This is one possible solution to the problem. However, there are others.
Это одно из возможных решений данной проблемы. Однако существуют и другие.

There may, however, be other reasons that we don’t know about.
Однако могут быть другие причины, о которых мы не знаем.

You could fly via Frankfurt; however, this is not the only way.
Вы можете лететь через Франкфурт; однако это не единственный путь.

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Learning about conjunctions can really improve your game when learning English. The word “however” is an important conjunction to understand (and perhaps one of the most common). We use it at the start of a sentence or in the middle, so let’s see how we do so!

We use “however” in the middle of a sentence when it is linking two clauses together. If the two clauses are closely related, “however” is used as a coordinating conjunction and often separated by commas or semi-colons to fit in the flow of the sentence.

Punctuation

When we use “however” in the middle of a sentence, it’s important to understand the punctuation rules. You’re always going to need to include some punctuation when writing “however.” If you leave it without anything, then your sentence will feel wordy and difficult to read.

There is one main option for punctuating “however.” You can use a semi-colon before it and a comma after. The semi-colon breaks up the flow from the first clause, allowing the reader a second to gather their thoughts. The comma starts the new clause.

Incorrect:People thought hard about it however there wasn’t much to think about.
Incorrect:People thought hard about it, however there wasn’t much to think about.
Correct:People thought hard about it; however, there wasn’t much to think about.

All of these sentences are the same (to help you understand the differences). The first one uses no punctuation, and you can see how wordy and difficult it is to understand.

The second sentence uses one comma before “however.” The idea is to break up the two clauses, which on paper is smart, but it isn’t executed correctly here.

Finally, the correct sentence comes with a semi-colon before “however” and a comma after. The semi-colon breaks up the two connected clauses to help with understanding. “However” stands alone as a coordinating conjunction, meaning a comma needs to come directly after it before the new clause makes sense.

People thought hard about it. There wasn’t much to think about.

This is what the sentences look like without “however” in the middle. They still make perfect sense; they just need a bit more of a connection between them.

Examples Of Using However In The Middle Of A Sentence

We’ve shown off one example (as well as some incorrect punctuation variations); now it’s time to show you a few more. We’ll try and include as many as we can think of that gives you a good variety of when the word works best in the middle of a sentence.

You can’t find the correct answer; however, you’ve been studying for months.
Some people disagree with me; however, I know I’m right.
This isn’t the correct building; however, I think the one across the street is.
You’re not going to find anything there; however, you can keep trying if it makes you feel better.
There aren’t many good people left in the world; however, I met a wonderful man on the bus today.
They say that chivalry is dead; however, my father taught me the proper values.
My father passed away last week; however, he left me a considerable sum of money and his house.
I think she likes me; however, she’s still in a relationship with him.
My mom told me to do my chores; however, I left the house before I got a chance.

See how we use the semi-colon in each of these cases to break up the flow of the two sentences. Every one of these examples can remove “however” from the middle of the sentence and be left as two standalone sentences.

We include “however” in the middle to help with the sentence structure and flow. It makes it easier to read, and we introduce “however” when two contrasting clauses are close together.

Step-By-Step Guide: How To Break A Sentence With However

Now that we’ve seen “however” in action in the middle of a sentence, it’s time to look at a breakdown of how you might want to do it yourself. Remember, you can’t just throw “however” between any two sentences for it to make sense.

To use “however” appropriately, it must come between two contrasting yet closely related ideas in two sentences. Any sentences that can’t connect in that way will use “however” incorrectly.

Using “however” to break a sentence works like this:

Start with two closely related yet contrasting sentences.
“I like ice cream. I’m allergic to ice cream.”
Put “however” between the two words.
“I like ice cream however I’m allergic to ice cream.”
Include the correct punctuation (semi-colon) to break up the two clauses.
“I like ice cream; however I’m allergic to ice cream.”
Put a comma after “however” to show it as a coordinating conjunction.
“I like ice cream; however, I’m allergic to ice cream.”
Bonus Step: if the two phrases use the same object (ice cream), you can remove it for sentence flow.
“I like ice cream; however, I’m allergic.”

What Alternatives Do I Have To Using However In The Middle Of A Sentence?

If you don’t want to use “however” in the middle of a sentence, you have other options. If you’re struggling with the language rules around it, though, you might find that you have a tricky time with these alternatives too.

Since each of these is used as a coordinating conjunction, you’ll still need to punctuate your sentences correctly. Still, it’s a good idea to have a range of conjunctions ready, so you don’t always use “however” to introduce contrasting points.

The simplest of the conjunctions that can replace “however.” It works to introduce a contrasting point in the same way.

Use “however” at the start of a sentence.

Rather than connecting two clauses, you can start the second sentence with “however.” You still need to follow it with a comma, though.

Still

Another good conjunction that replaces the meaning of “however.” It’s on par with “but,” and the two work well with each other.

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However you look at it, “however” is tricky to teach and learn!

In our Militarized Police lesson, we’ve included a grammar review of the term however because it is used in various ways in the reading. Our head writer asked me to expand on it in this week’s blog post, and I thought that was a great idea since many of my former students struggled with this word when writing formal essays (especially in my TOEFL class). Any intermediate to advanced student would benefit from a review of the usage, sentence position, and punctuation of however!

Use #1: Contrast

A. As a Connector

The most common use of however is as an adverb that connects two sentences/clauses in order to show a contrasting idea. In this use, however is also known as a transition word or a conjunctive adverb. It is common in formal speaking and writing. Think of it as a formal way to say but, but don’t make the mistake of using it with the same punctuation! (Conjunctions like but and and take an optional comma before and no comma after.)

Sentence Position #1

However comes at the beginning of the second sentence (the one that describes the contrast or opposite viewpoint), following the period from the first sentence. In this position, however is followed by a comma.

We were told we would be discussing the new schedule during the meeting. However, our boss never brought it up once.
The temperature on Mercury’s surface exceeds 430 degrees Celsius during the day. However, it falls to minus 180 degrees at night.
Our school only has Apple computers. However, some students are more familiar with PCs.

Sentence Position #2

Similar to Position #1, however can also join two sentences/clauses together. Place a semicolon after the first clause, followed by however and a comma.

We were told we would be discussing the new schedule during the meeting; however, our boss never brought it up once.
The temperature on Mercury’s surface exceeds 430 degrees Celsius during the day; however, it falls to minus 180 degrees at night.
Our school only has Apple computers; however, some students are more familiar with PCs.

What’s the difference between the examples in Sentence Positions #1 and #2? Nothing! Use both ways for variety within your essay. Using a period is often recommended when both sentences are quite long. Using a semicolon is recommended for shorter sentences or to keep the train of thought “flowing” smoothly (using a semicolon connects and relates two sentences a bit more than a period does).

B. As an Aside

However is also an adverb in this case, and it is used to show contrast or opposing ideas. The difference is in the placement of the word, which also affects its strength. In these next two positions, however is not directly following one idea and preceding the next, so as you can guess, it’s not as strong of a contrast. However in these positions is also known as a nonessential adverb or a parenthetical adverb. It is not essential or as important to the meaning of the sentence. The idea is that you could remove however without it affecting the meaning of the rest of the sentence that much.

Sentence Position #3

Insert however after the subject of the second sentence. It can also fall between a two‑part verb (between the auxiliary or modal and main verb). In these positions, commas must come before and after however.

I can’t make it to the party. My husband, however, will be attending.
The union came up with a plan. The government, however, wants to renegotiate.
Camping in the summer is fun. You must, however, remember to use sunscreen.

Sentence Position #4

Place however at the end of the second sentence. A comma must precede however in this position.

I can’t make it to the party. My husband will be attending, however.
The union came up with a plan. The government wants to renegotiate, however.
Camping in the summer is fun. You must remember to use sunscreen, however.

What’s the difference between the four sentence positions so far? Can we use all four with no difference in meaning? The answer to that is yes, although using Positions #3 and #4 suggests that the connection between the two sentences is slightly less important.

I have two dogs. However, my roommate prefers cats.
I have two dogs; however, my roommate prefers cats.
I have two dogs. My roommate, however, prefers cats.
I have two dogs. My roommate prefers cats, however.

Use #2: In Whatever Manner

However is also a conjunction or adverb (depending on the sentence position) that means in whatever manner or means or no matter how.

Sentence Position #5

Conjunction: Place however between two clauses with no punctuation on either side.

I will assist however I can.
Decorate it however you like.

Sentence Positions #6 & #7

Adverb: Place however at the beginning of the dependent clause. In English, dependent clauses can follow independent clauses (use no punctuation before or after however) or begin the sentence (use no punctuation after however). If the dependent clause begins the sentence, don’t forget to include a comma at the end of the dependent clause.

The situation is unfair however you look at it.
However you look at it, the situation is unfair.

Even though this seems like a lot to take in, remember that most formal transition words in English (such as moreover, on the other hand, furthermore, in contrast, etc.) all follow the same first four sentence patterns. Find a comprehensive list of transition words on page 5 of our How to Write Body Paragraphs lesson.

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The adverb “however” is one that causes some confusion, so it’s important to use it correctly in your academic writing.

But how is this term used? And how do you make its meaning clear in your written work? It’s all a matter of punctuation…

However (Whatever)

This sense of “however” typically means “to whatever extent” or “in whatever manner”:

I’ll catch you one day, however far you run!

It’s not a formal event, so dress however you want.

Note that in the examples above, there’s no punctuation between “however” and the thing it’s modifying (i.e., distance/mode of dress).

Another (less common) use of this term is as a synonym for “how.” More specifically, it means “how under the circumstances,” so is typically used when referring to something challenging:

However do proofreaders remember all those grammatical rules?

As above, you’ll notice there is no punctuation between “however” and the rest of the sentence.

However (Nevertheless)

When this term is used as a conjunctive adverb to connect two contrasting points, it should be followed by a comma:

I had planned to go out today. It was rainy, however, so I stayed inside.

The initial results were positive. Further testing, however, is still required.

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Here, it is being used to contrast the latter sentence with the former. As such, we can reformulate these sentences to use “but” instead:

I had planned to go out today, but it was rainy, so I stayed inside.

The initial results were positive, but further testing is still required.

Can I Start a Sentence with However?

Since “however” can substitute for “but,” some claim it shouldn’t be used at the beginning of a sentence. Nevertheless, even if the idea that you shouldn’t use a conjunction like this were true, it wouldn’t apply in this case.

Unlike the coordinating conjunction “but,” “however” is not used to link two independent clauses in a single sentence. As such, if you want to use it to contrast two points, you need to make sure they are both complete sentences.

Beginning a sentence with “however” can even emphasize a contrast, since it flows more smoothly, foregrounds the comparison and ensures clarity:

The initial results were positive. However, further testing is still required.

But if you don’t want to use this term at the beginning of a new sentence, you can also connect two sentences with a semicolon:

The initial results were positive; however, further testing is still required.

However you choose to use “however,” however, make sure you punctuate correctly so that your reader will understand what you mean.

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Grammar Rules: A Lesson on “However”

It’s a little tricky.

Many amateur writers use the word however incorrectly. The most common mistake—and we see it way too often—is using it as if it were a coordinating conjunction. A coordinating conjunction joins elements of equal grammatical rank. In middle or high school, you may have been given the mnemonic device FANBOYS. It stands for for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so. These are the only conjunctions that are used to join two independent clauses with just a comma. Here are some examples:

The dog ate the man’s sandwich, and then he chased a squirrel through the park.

The word and joins these two independent clauses. Independent clauses are those that can each stand alone as a complete sentence. The dog ate the man’s sandwich is one. The second is Then he chased a squirrel through the park. A comma is used after the first independent clause except in cases where the two independent clauses are very short, and there’s no chance of confusion, such as He jumps high and runs fast.

Here are a few other examples of coordinating conjunctions joining two independent clauses:

Jane can’t spell very well, nor can she recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

Barry always remembers to bring his calculator to study hall, for without it he can’t complete his math homework.

You should brush your teeth twice a day, or at the very least brush once and floss once.

Not difficult, right? But what about the word however? It’s not one of the FANBOYS. There’s no H in there. Yet we often see it used INCORRECTLY as if it were a coordinating conjunction:

She adopted a cat from the animal shelter, however she’s never home to take care of it.

Jeremy saved his money for three years, however he didn’t have enough to buy a car.

I hope you cringe as much as I do when I see the word however used as in these above two examples.

However is a conjunctive adverb, not a coordinating conjunction (not a FANBOY). Remember that an adverb modifies a verb, and the word conjunction implies that it’s bringing two separate ideas together. A conjunctive adverb must use a semicolon to connect two independent clauses, NOT just a comma.

Another option is to use a period and begin a new sentence although the semicolon creates more of a connection. Some other conjunctive adverbs are consequently, moreover, nevertheless, then, therefore, and furthermore. Here’s an example of how to use however CORRECTLY:

If humans do something logical, we call it intelligence; however, if an animal does the same thing, we call it instinct.

So how can we fix the two INCORRECT usages above? It’s simply a matter of replacing those commas with semicolons and adding a comma after however. Here is the CORRECT way:

She adopted a cat from the animal shelter; however, she’s never home to take care of it.

Jeremy saved his money for three years; however, he didn’t have enough to buy a car.

We can also insert the word however into the middle of a sentence (an independent clause) as an “aside,” in which case we enclose it in commas:

Her friend, however, works at home and has had great success with his new puppy.

Sally, however, saved enough money in three years to purchase a used Volkswagen.

So, yes, using the word however incorrectly is way too common, yet a little knowledge of its correct usage will impress business associates, graduate school instructors, and the general reading public. It takes only minimal effort to get it right.

Susan is a retired English professor of 25 years who enjoys all that her home state of Colorado offers. She is an avid road bicyclist, hiker, and viola player with six published books who has really, really—yes really—enjoyed teaching grammar and mechanics to her students.

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Whatever

Что бы ни, не важно что, любой

Обычно мы используем Whatever перед подлежащим и сказуемым, чтобы сказать о неважности события или действия человека.

Например:

Whatever he thinks, I believe in this miracle – Не важно, что он думает, я верю в это чудо.

I would like to travel around Spain whatever they are planning – Что бы они не планировали, я бы хотел путешествовать по Испании.

Полезные фразы:

Whatever the reason – Какова не была бы причина

Whatever you may say – Что ни говори

At whatever price – По любой цене

Whoever

Кто бы ни, не важно кто, любой

Мы используем Whoever в качестве подлежащего.

Например:

Whoever wants to go with me must call tomorrow – Любой, кто хочет поехать со мной, должен позвонить завтра.

We need whoever is in this room – Нужен любой из этой комнаты.

Полезные фразы:

Whoever you may be – Кто бы ты ни был

Whoever is responsible – Кто бы ни был ответственным

Whoever solves the riddle – Любой, кто решит эту загадку

Whenever

Когда бы ни, не важно когда, в любое время, всякий раз когда

Например:

Call me whenever you need – Звони мне в любое время, когда тебе нужно.

Whenever I think about my girlfriend she sends me a message – Всякий раз, когда я думаю о моей девушке, она присылает мне сообщение.

Полезные фразы:

Whenever I see him – Всякий раз когда я вижу его

Whenever possible – По возможности

Whenever you like – Когда вам угодно

Wherever

Куда бы ни, не важно куда, в любое место.

Например:

Wherever my friends are, they always call me and send messages – В каком бы месте не были мои друзья, они всегда мне звонят и присылают сообщения.

If you lived wherever you wanted, where would it be? – Если бы вы жили в любом месте, в котором хотели, что за место было бы?

Полезные фразы:

Wherever they are – Где бы они ни были

Wherever he goes – Куда бы он ни пошел

Wherever you are going – Куда бы вы ни собрались

However

Однако

В данном случае мы используем However в качестве вводного слова, которое надо выделять запятыми. Вы можете ставить However в любую часть предложения.

Например:

However, we have achieved the great success – Однако, мы достигли великолепного успеха.

This painting, however, is the most valuable in this gallery – Эта картина, однако, самая ценная в этой галереи.

Полезные фразы:

However much it may cost – Сколько бы это не стоило

However important they may be – Какими бы важными они ни были

However you want – Как ты захочешь

Whichever

Какой бы ни, любой, не важно какой, в зависимости от того, что.

Мы используем Whichever, когда перед нами стоит какой-нибудь выбор из нескольких вариантов.

Например:

Whichever book you take, you will get a bunch of impressions – Не важно какую книгу ты возьмешь, ты получишь кучу впечатлений.

Think about any good moment of your life, whichever you want – Подумай о любом хорошем моменте из твоей жизни, о котором тебе хочется.

Полезные фразы:

Whichever comes/occurs/happens first – В зависимости от того, что происходит раньше.

Whichever is the most interesting – В зависимости от того, что самое интересное.

You can choose whichever you want – Ты можешь выбрать любое то, что ты хочешь.

Whichever you prefer – Что бы ты не предпочел

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